Search form

You are here

Relationship common problems

In this section...

Everyone's relationships are different. But sometimes we face similar issues.

Whatever you're going through in your relationship, it can be comforting to know that you're not alone. Our counsellors have put together some practical tips to help you with the most common relationship problems.

Communication is at the heart of all relationships. Many couples coming to Relate say that communication breakdown is one of the main reasons they've decided to seek counselling. Most couples, after they've had some Relate counselling,...

An emotional affair has three features:
Secrecy, either about the existence of a friendship, or the interactions that take place.
Physical chemistry and attraction.
When the friend knows more about your primary relationship than you know...

These relationships have traditionally been looked at with suspicion, with cliches abounding.
'She’s only after his money.' 'He’s old enough to be her father.' 'Cradle snatcher.' 'Sugar daddy.' 'Toy boy.' to mention but a few, and it’s...

In spite of the vast array of modern time-saving technologies we all have less and less free time.
Many people find themselves constantly torn between the pressures of work and personal life. We need to earn a living, but we also want...